A Salford man stopped by officers in South Cumbria has been jailed for possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Lewis Mahon Platt, 33, of Magnolia Court in Salford, was sentenced to four-and-a-half years at a Carlisle Crown Court hearing.
Platt was stopped by officers travelling A590 westbound near Levens.
During a search of the vehicle officers located what was suspected to be around half a kilogram of white powder, later confirmed as cocaine, concealed in a compartment in the boot.
Three mobile phones were also found and seized during the search containing evidence suggesting drug dealing.
Platt was arrested following the discovery and taken to Kendal Police Station for interview.
Detective Constable Lauren Brookes said:
“We proactively work to identify and challenge anyone being suspected of travelling into the county to supply drugs.
“I am pleased with the sentencing given today at court – not only is Platt now behind bars, but we have also taken harmful drugs off the streets.
“If you have any information about drug related activity in your area, please report this to police.”
